Birrieria y Taqueria Lopez

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Frozen beef tongue improperly thawing at room temperature at 2-compartment sink in basement prep area. Instd to utilize proper thawing procedures and maintain thaw (ex, under cold running water or under refrigeration)

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored on counter. Instd to store wiping cloths in santizing solution when not in use

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Large garbage cans being used to store raw beef and goat in walk in cooler. Instd to remove and use proper food grade containers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Small leak at pipe underneath 2-compartment sink in basement. Instd to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Damaged/broken floor tiles in front of walk in cooler and in basement prep area. Instd to repair so as floor to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in plastic grocery bags in the cooler. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged concrete floor under instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw beef thawing on drainboard of 2-compartment sink in basement prep area. Instructed manager to properly thaw in refrigerator, under cold running water or part of cooking process.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on steam table. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use pots too large to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide alternative method to wash, rinse, and sanitize all large equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak under basin of hand washing sink in basement. Instructed manager to repair.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in first floor and basement washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on walls and ceilings, debris on floor along walls and in all corners in first floor and basement prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings in ceiling above 3-compartment sink in first floor prep area and peeling paint on ceiling above 2-compartment sink in basement prep area. Observed damaged floor tiles in basement prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in basement washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers not labeled in coolers. Instructed manager to label food storage containers with common name of food.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on prep cooler door in first floor prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed several pots too large for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide an approved method to wash, rinse and sanitize large pots and equipment.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed calcium buildup and rust deposits on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in first floor and basement washrooms. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles in prep area. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain. Observed large hole in basement ceiling in rear storage area and accumulated mold on ceiling inside basement washroom. Intructed manager to repair ceiling and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in basement washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields or shatterproof bulbs in basement prep area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags beings used to store food in freezer. Instd to use proper food grade containers. Grocery bags are prohibited.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Broken/cracked floor tiles in basement prep area. Instd to repair and maitnain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the basement box freezer not clean, instructed to defrost and clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed rear floor not sealed, instructed to re-seal. Also clean basement floor under and around all storage shelves.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards must replaced when worn and discolored. No grocery bags to store food items. Must use food grade bags. Correct and maintain at all time.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the basement box freezer not clean, instructed to clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on the basement floor, instructed to remove/dry mop.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed hole in basement ceiling, instructed to repair.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler information.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on storage shelves in the walk-in cooler, instructed to remove.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles, instructed to replace, also clean walls in restroom.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label and date missing from ready-to eat foods in cooler (flan). Instd to properly label.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Prep cooler door rubber gasket in poor repair, loose. Instd to repair same.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Replace cracked floor tiles in front of walk-in cooler.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Must do so.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MULTI USE UTENSILS IN NEED OF WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND STORING IN CLEAN AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DRAIN BOARD IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING, LIGHT AT 1ST FLOOR AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT SO NO INSECT HARBORAGE.